Read Luke 15:11-24 The father declared, “This son of mine was dead and has come back to life! He was lost and is found!” - Luke 15:24 (CEB) Todays Devotional Our daughter found a stray cat on our porch. Without asking permission, she fed him. Then the inevitable happened: Old Tom made himself at home. Soon his furry grey body and quiet purr became an important part of our lives. But he had not given up his street life; he would disappear for weeks at a time. Just when we decided he was gone for good, he would return — a torn and bloody skeleton of a cat. The prodigal son had some of Old Tom in him. But so do we! While we enjoy the comfort of being part of God’s family, our independent nature at times gets us into trouble, and we end up spiritually — and sometimes even physically — starved and wounded. No matter how many times Old Tom wandered off, it was a day for rejoicing when someone shouted, “Guess who’s back!” Someone would pour him a bowl of milk, and someone else would prepare a warm bath. Our scripture tells us that God’s welcome mat is always out, no matter how many times we stray. Imagine the cheering for us from heaven when someone shouts, “Guess who’s back!” Madeline Peterson (Nebraska, USA) Thought for the Day: When we stray, God is waiting to welcome us home. Prayer: Dear Lord, our willful nature causes us to stray from your loving care. Thank you for welcoming back your foolish, straying children. Amen. Prayer Focus: Teenage runaways and their parents
Posted on: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:50:46 +0000
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